The Crucible (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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Proctor's role in The Crucible
Proctor's role in The Crucible
Tragic hero & central character
Proctor's occupation & location
Proctor's occupation & location
Farmer in Salem, Massachusetts
Proctor's core character traits
Proctor's core character traits
Moral strength, integrity, but deeply flawed
Proctor's affair partner
Proctor's affair partner
Abigail Williams
Proctor's internal conflict
Proctor's internal conflict
Reputation vs confessing sins for redemption
Impact of affair on Elizabeth relationship
Impact of affair on Elizabeth relationship
Strained; coldness & suspicion from Elizabeth
What Proctor values
What Proctor values
Truth and justice
Why Proctor opposes witch trials
Why Proctor opposes witch trials
Elizabeth accused; wants to expose lies
Proctor's final decision
Proctor's final decision
Refuses false confession; chooses death over lie
Proctor's fatal flaw
Proctor's fatal flaw
Affair with Abigail
Key themes in Proctor's journey
Key themes in Proctor's journey
Guilt, redemption, integrity vs societal pressure
Proctor's legacy
Proctor's legacy
Moral courage; personal integrity over corruption